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Caring for your Tree

Below are steps to take that will keep your tree green, healthy and safe through the holidays. If you love the characteristic aroma of an evergreen, here’s how to take care of its source.

1. Choose a healthy tree.

No matter where you’re shopping, stay away from
trees with a large number of dead or browning
needles. Gently stroke a branch and make sure that
the needles are flexible and remain on the tree. Lift
the tree a few inches up and let it drop on the cut
trunk, looking to make sure that outer green needles
don’t fall off (a couple of dried, inner needles are
okay).

6. Make sure the tree is straight.

It is a good idea for at least two people to put up
the tree; one holding while the other fixes the base.
Always stand back to check that the tree is straight
before you get busy decorating. Obviously, it is easiest
to fix at this stage.

2. Clear a location for the tree.

Obviously it should be kept away from open flames or
heat sources, which may dry it out prematurely. Trees
do burn so be careful. If using lights to decorate,
you’ll need to be near an outlet or you’ll need an
extension cord. If you use an extension cord, be
sure it runs along a wall and doesn’t create a hazard.
Corners are usually good locations, keeping the tree
from getting knocked over.

7. Water the tree.

Make sure your tree gets lots of water especially in
the first few hours of settling in (possibly a full gallon
on the first day!). Thereafter you will need to add
water almost every day. Not only is it good for the
tree’s vitality, but a well-watered tree is also less dry
and, therefore, less combustible. Make sure you never
let the water level go below the base of the tree.

3. Cover the floor.

Use a tree skirt, paper or a piece of fabric for
decoration AND to help protect the floor from water.
Not only do skirts make the tree more presentable,
they prevent pets from drinking water in the base!

8. Decorate.

For most, this is best part. It’s also a good time to
think about tree safety. Check each string of lights to
ensure that the bulbs are working properly. Inspect
the cords to make sure they are not frayed, and that
the connections are secure. Discard any that look
questionable and replace them with new strings.

4. Prepare the base.

Using a small handsaw, cut about a half inch to an
inch off the bottom to aid water absorption. Don’t cut
the base at an angle or in a v-shape or drill a hole in
the base, as it makes it more difficult to hold the tree
in the stand.

9. Check for sap leakage.

It is a good idea to check occasionally for sap that has
leaked from your tree onto nearby furnishings or floor
coverings. The sooner you catch sap leakage, the
easier it is to remove.

5. Mount your tree.

Within 8 hours of cutting the base, the tree should be
mounted. A tree can only go this long without water
before absorption is jeopardized. A Christmas tree
should never be mounted dry. Place it in a container
of water that is replenished on a regular basis. Give
your tree 1 quart of water for every inch in trunk
diameter. Don’t whittle down the bark just so that it
can fit in the stand; the outer layer absorbs the most
water.

10. Dispose of your tree as garden waste.

Your tree has given you its life and has provided great
service in being part of your Christmas spirit! If your
municipality has a tree collection recycle program,
make use of this. If you have room in the garden, you
can leave your tree there until spring, and then chip it
into garden mulch.

More tips:

Use LED Christmas lights to help keep heat levels down (also conserves energy!). Turn off the lights when not
in use to save energy and lessen fire danger.

If water runs out, the tree may dry out and shed needles. Cut another inch off the base and water generously.

Try not to use water that’s been treated through a home water softener system as they have high levels of
sodium, which shortens the life of a cut tree. Find a faucet in the house that is not “downstream” of the water
softener. Otherwise, use distilled or bottled water (although bottled water may also contain traces of sodium,
its typically less than softened water).

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Download the Christmas Tree Ornament Coloring Sheet!

(click on the coloring sheet image below to save to your desktop and print)